Best Back Waxing Near Me in Spruce Cliff, Calgary
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La Vie Nails & Hair
3820 Bow Trail SW #3, Calgary, AB T3C 2E7, Canada
+1 403-240-4788+1 403-240-4788Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Pedicure
Fish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Sucré Body Sugaring Boutique
339 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0A5, Canada
+1 403-802-0577+1 403-802-0577Call to bookBack Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
Sugaring
Bikini Waxing
Brentwood Nails & Spa
3820 Brentwood Rd NW #110, Calgary, AB T2L 2J9, Canada
+1 587-352-2255+1 587-352-2255Call to bookMen's Pedicure
Men's Manicure
Manicure and Pedicure
Hybrid Nails
Illume Skin & Laser
2761 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3E 7E1, Canada
+1 403-910-1823+1 403-910-1823Call to bookBack Waxing
Face Waxing
Brazilian Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
ARTISTIC SALON
5255 Richmond Rd SW #260, Calgary, AB T3E 7C4, Canada
+1 403-240-4014+1 403-240-4014Call to bookMakeup Service
Facial
Men's Facial
Pearl Nails & Spa Ltd
30 Springborough Blvd SW #142, Calgary, AB T3H 0N9, Canada
+1 403-242-8402+1 403-242-8402Call to bookFish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Manicure
Nail Art
Posh Nail Lounge Calgary
923 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1A8, Canada
+1 403-452-9000+1 403-452-9000Call to bookNail Art
Pedicure
Acrylic Nails
Dip Powder Nails
Stella Nails & Spa
6309 Bowness Rd NW, Calgary, AB T3B 0E4, Canada
+1 403-830-7887+1 403-830-7887Call to bookMen's Manicure
Fish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Manicure
Cinnamon Girl Clinic
4616 Valiant Dr NW #208, Calgary, AB T3A 0X9, Canada
+1 403-288-2769+1 403-288-2769Call to bookEyelash Extensions
Brow Lamination
Eyebrow Shaping
Eyebrow Threading
D&M Treatments - Permanent Makeup & Beauty Clinic Calgary
1235 17th Ave SW #B2, Calgary, AB T2T 3M9, Canada
+1 403-888-4125+1 403-888-4125Call to bookChemical Peel
Dermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Acne Facial
1977 salon + beauty lounge
1331 16 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3C 1E2, Canada
+1 403-410-7400+1 403-410-7400Call to bookHair Colouring
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop
3625 Shaganappi Trail NW W107, Calgary, AB T3A 0E2, Canada
+1 587-231-0335+1 587-231-0335Call to bookHair Treatment
Children's Haircut
Women's Haircut
Hair Colouring
Kane Medical Aesthetics Calgary I Microneedling I Botox I Sculptra I Threadlift
908 17 Ave SW #212, Calgary, AB T2T 0A3, Canada
+1 403-771-2921+1 403-771-2921Call to bookDermal Fillers
Mesotherapy
Skin Tightening
Acne Scar Treatment
Hedkandi Salon - Bankers Hall
315 8 Ave SW #161, Calgary, AB T2P 4K1, Canada
+1 403-214-1855+1 403-214-1855Call to bookWomen's Haircut
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Balayage
The Avalon Hair Salon
1516 11 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1G9, Canada
+1 403-244-3006+1 403-244-3006Call to bookHair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Leela Eco Spa - Marda Loop
2240 33 Ave SW Unit 260, Calgary, AB T2T 1Z8, Canada
+1 403-258-3268+1 403-258-3268Call to bookSauna
Spa Package
Infrared Sauna
Body Scrub
Bliss Beauty Calgary
Inside Logix Marda Loop Salon, 3519 Garrison Gate SW, Calgary, AB T2T 6E4, Canada
+1 403-471-8289+1 403-471-8289Call to bookMakeup Service
Threading
Facial
Xthetics Face & Body Sculpt
706 9 St SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2B4, Canada
+1 587-772-6449+1 587-772-6449Call to bookSkin Lightening Treatment
Skin Tightening
Mesotherapy
Dermal Fillers
Leela Eco Spa - 17th Ave
927 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 0A4, Canada
+1 403-258-3268+1 403-258-3268Call to bookSauna
Spa Package
Cryotherapy
Body Scrub
Isun Laser & Beauty
232, 2031 33 Ave SW Unit 5, Calgary, AB T2T 1Z5, Canada
+1 403-903-7338+1 403-903-7338Call to bookBack Waxing
Leg Waxing
Full Body Waxing
Brazilian Waxing
The Prepary
723 14 St NW Unit 101, Calgary, AB T2N 2A4, Canada
+1 403-477-4367+1 403-477-4367Call to bookBridal Makeup
Facial
Makeup Service
Threading
HairPlay Salon Ltd
3919 Richmond Rd SW #5, Calgary, AB T3E 4P2, Canada
+1 403-240-1533+1 403-240-1533Call to bookMakeup Service
Bridal Makeup
Facial
Sugar & Silk
1851 Sirocco Dr SW #529, Calgary, AB T3H 3S6, Canada
+1 403-615-5066+1 403-615-5066Call to bookBack Waxing
Bikini Waxing
Sugaring
Hollywood Waxing
Sajjal Threading And Waxing Studio
1235 17 Ave SW Unit#100, Calgary, AB T2T 0C2, Canada
+1 403-700-6181+1 403-700-6181Call to bookMakeup Service
Facial Extractions
Facial
Threading
LONDON BARBERS
1122 4 St SW #100, Calgary, AB T2R 1M1, Canada
+1 403-457-4545+1 403-457-4545Call to bookMen's Shaving
Head Shave
Beard Trimming
Men's Haircut
Shine Beauty Studio
1228 Kensington Rd NW #120, Calgary, AB T2N 3P7, Canada
+1 403-283-8222+1 403-283-8222Call to bookSpa Package
Body Scrub
Wisp Hair Salon & Aesthetics
2108 B 33 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 1Z6, Canada
+1 403-685-8164+1 403-685-8164Call to bookFacial
Makeup Service
Glass Skin Laser Boutique
3224a 28 St SW, Calgary, AB T3E 2J6, Canada
+1 587-899-9757+1 587-899-9757Call to bookDermabrasion
LED Light Therapy
Hair Transplants
Electrolysis
Lotus Nails & Spa
5111 Bowness Rd NW #5, Calgary, AB T3B 4M9, Canada
+1 403-288-6608+1 403-288-6608Call to bookPedicure
Fish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Manicure
Jovas Creations
927 10 Ave SW #210, Calgary, AB T2R 1A8, Canada
+1 403-830-2286+1 403-830-2286Call to bookBack Waxing
Brazilian Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
Bikini Waxing
Genie Laser Hair Removal Calgary
1421A Kensington Rd NW, Calgary, AB T2N 3R1, Canada
+1 587-705-0805+1 587-705-0805Call to bookBack Waxing
Brazilian Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
Bikini Waxing
Riverside Spa
110 Point McKay Crescent NW, Calgary, AB T3B 5B4, Canada
+1 403-270-7500+1 403-270-7500Call to bookCryotherapy
Infrared Sauna
Body Scrub
Body Wrap
Oh la la NAILS & SPA
4531 Bowness Rd NW, Calgary, AB T3B 0A9, Canada
+1 825-365-7899+1 825-365-7899Call to bookMen's Pedicure
Fish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Manicure
District Studios
1918 Kensington Rd NW #300, Calgary, AB T2N 3R5, Canada
+1 403-923-1516+1 403-923-1516Call to bookMakeup Service
Uptown Girl YYC
638 11 Ave SW Unit 406, Calgary, AB T2R 0E2, Canada
+1 587-857-0821+1 587-857-0821Call to bookSkin Tightening
Electrolysis
SEVEN78 ARTISTRY - Private eyebrow studio + beauty academy (Permanent make-up, brow shaping, lamination, tint, and more)
1010 6 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0E2, Canada
+1 587-700-6489+1 587-700-6489Call to bookEyebrow Waxing
Eyelash Tinting
Lash Lift and Tint
Lash Lift
Sugar Naturel Luxurious Spa & Beauty
1719 9a St SW, Calgary, AB T2T 6S3, Canada
+1 403-998-7279+1 403-998-7279Call to bookMen's Facial
Microdermabrasion
Acne Facial
Facial
Born Royal Hair Studio
936 Northmount Dr NW Unit#3, Calgary, AB T2L 0B2, Canada
+1 403-210-0336+1 403-210-0336Call to bookBalayage
Children's Haircut
Hair Colouring
Hair Treatment
LiLyDermis
Shopping Centre, 3630 Brentwood Rd NW Unit 326, Calgary, AB T2L 1K8, Canada
+1 587-231-9901+1 587-231-9901Call to bookIPL Hair Removal
Laser Resurfacing
Lip Fillers
Microneedling
ghassan hair and beauty
1022 17 Ave SW Suite 201, Calgary, AB T2T 0A5, Canada
+1 403-228-2150+1 403-228-2150Call to bookThreading
Men's Facial
Makeup Service
Foxy Box Laser & Wax Bar - University District
3921 University Ave NW e175, Calgary, AB T3B 6K3, Canada
+1 587-355-7352+1 587-355-7352Call to bookBack Waxing
Men's Waxing
Full Body Waxing
Face Waxing
Chica Beauti Bar
1817 33 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 1Z1, Canada
+1 778-228-9518+1 778-228-9518Call to bookSpray Tanning
Forever Nail & Spa
2008 33 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 1Z4, Canada
+1 403-806-0089+1 403-806-0089Call to bookFish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Manicure
Nail Art
Willow Beauty Bar Inc
738 3 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0G7, Canada
+1 403-264-6262+1 403-264-6262Call to bookFacial
Dermaplaning
Threading
Acne Facial
Reveal Laser Calgary
4616 Valiant Dr NW #006, Calgary, AB T3A 0X9, Canada
+1 403-975-7881+1 403-975-7881Call to bookStretch Mark Removal
Laser Resurfacing
LED Light Therapy
Hair Transplants
Blue Rose Body Sugaring
4620 Bow Trail SW #304, Calgary, AB T3C 2G6, Canada
+1 587-582-9445+1 587-582-9445Call to bookBack Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
Sugaring
Bikini Waxing
Skintelligence Ltd.
2032 34 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 2C3, Canada
+1 403-229-9474+1 403-229-9474Call to bookFacial
Acne Facial
Facial Extractions
Makeup Service
Full House Beauty Bar
111 14 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6, Canada
+1 403-390-7020+1 403-390-7020Call to bookGel Nail Extensions
Hybrid Nails
Manicure and Pedicure
Men's Manicure
Sugarwax Calgary
1022 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 0A5, Canada
+1 825-558-2289+1 825-558-2289Call to bookBack Waxing
Men's Waxing
Full Body Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
RAW by Camila Quintero
Inside District Studios, 927 10 Ave SW Second Floor, Calgary, AB T2S 0K4, Canada
+1 825-365-4191+1 825-365-4191Call to bookBack Waxing
Sugaring
Brazilian Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
Naked Electrolysis
Elite Professional Building, 6108 Bowness Rd NW #125, Calgary, AB T3B 0G2, Canada
+1 403-554-7980+1 403-554-7980Call to bookLaser Hair Removal
IPL Hair Removal
Stretch Mark Removal
Hair Transplants
Nova Beauty Bar
1615 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3C 0J7, Canada
+1 403-463-0024+1 403-463-0024Call to bookBack Waxing
Brazilian Waxing
Bikini Waxing
Face Waxing
Curious Hair University District
4113 University Ave NW, Calgary, AB T3B 6K3, Canada
+1 403-284-4377+1 403-284-4377Call to bookFacial Extractions
Threading
Facial
Makeup Service
Studio Kollectiv
1934 34 Ave SW #210, Calgary, AB T2T 2C1, Canada
+1 403-477-7672+1 403-477-7672Call to bookMakeup Service
Just For You Spa & Wellness
1333 8 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1B2, Canada
+1 403-228-2773+1 403-228-2773Call to bookPedicure
Manicure and Pedicure
Men's Manicure
Men's Pedicure
Lounge Electrolysis
2120 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary, AB T2N 3R7, Canada
+1 825-712-3532+1 825-712-3532Call to bookElectrolysis
Laser Hair Removal
IPL Hair Removal
Face Appeal
3203 Signal Hill Dr, Calgary, AB T3H 3T4, Canada
+1 587-777-1565+1 587-777-1565Call to bookSpa Package
Beneath The Skin Laser & Skin care
1127 17 Ave SW (Second Floor), Calgary, AB T2T 0B6, Calgary, AB T2R 1A8, Canada
+1 587-318-6032+1 587-318-6032Call to bookAcne Scar Treatment
LED Light Therapy
Hair Transplants
Electrolysis
Priya Dhande Makeover Studio
35 Sierra Vista Cir SW, Calgary, AB T3H 3A4, Canada
+1 825-431-9932+1 825-431-9932Call to bookBridal Makeup
Threading
Makeup Service
The Sugaring And Waxing Room YYC
301 14 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1Z7, Canada
+1 587-893-1834+1 587-893-1834Call to bookBack Waxing
Bikini Waxing
Brazilian Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
VIP Beauty & Wellness Spa
1524 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 0C8, Canada
+1 825-540-3888+1 825-540-3888Call to bookBody Wrap
Sauna
Spa Package
Body Scrub
KNL Esthetics
2414 16 Ave NW #350, Calgary, AB T2M 0M5, Canada
+1 403-519-0413+1 403-519-0413Call to bookBack Waxing
Leg Waxing
Full Body Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
Butter Beauty Parlour - Bankers Hall
315 8 Ave SW #153, Calgary, AB T2P 4K1, Canada
+1 403-453-3404+1 403-453-3404Call to bookMakeup Service
Dermaplaning
Threading
Acne Facial
Pearl beauty salon and spa
1324 11 Ave SW Suite 207, Calgary, AB T3C 0M6, Canada
+1 403-629-9050+1 403-629-9050Call to bookAcne Facial
Facial
Social Beauty Studios
2414 16 Ave NW #350, Calgary, AB T2M 0M5, Canada
+1 855-762-4250+1 855-762-4250Call to bookThreading
Facial
Makeup Service
Wonderland Micropigment
2831 14 St SW, Calgary, AB T2T 1Z7, Canada
+1 403-764-5288+1 403-764-5288Call to bookMakeup Service
Henna Tattoos
Facial
Bridal Makeup
Eyelash Extensions North Calgary - OutLash Beauty Boutique
4533 Bowness Rd NW, Calgary, AB T3B 0A9, Canada
+1 403-975-5274+1 403-975-5274Call to bookMakeup Service
Threading
C No More Hair
44 Sierra Vista Cl SW, Calgary, AB T3H 3A3, Canada
+1 403-208-3110+1 403-208-3110Call to bookSkin Tightening
Laser Hair Removal
Electrolysis
Ari + Blair Salon - Kensington
1110 Kensington Rd NW #300, Calgary, AB T2N 3P1, Canada
+1 403-452-8584+1 403-452-8584Call to bookBlow Dry
Children's Haircut
Balayage
Curly Haircut
Allure Hair Studio
2026 34 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 2C3, Canada
+1 403-265-2262+1 403-265-2262Call to bookHair Braiding
Hair Colouring
Hair Treatment
Hair Weaves
Sacred Beauty Wax Bar
Located in sola salon, 1181 11 Ave SW Unit 14, Calgary, AB T2R 1K9, Canada
+1 587-582-4949+1 587-582-4949Call to bookBack Waxing
Full Body Waxing
Brazilian Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
LUCIAESTHETICS
503 17 Ave SW suite # 1, Calgary, AB T2S 0A9, Canada
+1 403-401-3177+1 403-401-3177Call to bookFacial
Makeup Service
Facial Extractions
Dermaplaning
Laura Brows
3332 20 St SW #205, Calgary, AB T2T 6T9, Canada
+1 587-323-2252+1 587-323-2252Call to bookThreading
Bridal Makeup
Facial
Makeup Service
Peony Naturaspa Nails Salon - Location 2 (SW)
5308 17 Ave SW Unit 5, Calgary, AB T3E 6S6, Canada
+1 403-686-6288+1 403-686-6288Call to bookGel Nails
Fish Pedicure
Manicure
Nail Art
NIWE Academy
510 8 Ave SW S404, Calgary, AB T2P 4H9, Canada
+1 403-453-8200+1 403-453-8200Call to bookEyelash Extensions
Eyebrow Tinting
Brow Lamination
Eyebrow Shaping
Shari's Skin & Body Esthetics
215A 10 St NW #5, Calgary, AB T2N 1V5, Canada
+1 403-862-9138+1 403-862-9138Call to bookLED Light Therapy
Dermabrasion
Hair Transplants
Electrolysis
Distilled Beauty Bar and Social House
2408 34 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 2C8, Canada
+1 403-685-0119+1 403-685-0119Call to bookFacial
Makeup Service
Men's Facial
Dermaplaning
L'Image Hair Design
2835 37 Street SW, Calgary, AB T3E 3B3, Canada
+1 403-242-0884+1 403-242-0884Call to bookMakeup Service
Aura Spa Calgary
1304 4 St SW 3rd Floor, Calgary, AB T2R 0X8, Canada
+1 587-351-0914+1 587-351-0914Call to bookBack Waxing
Men's Waxing
Brazilian Waxing
Bikini Waxing
Salon karina Manzano
503 17 Ave SW Suite #6, Calgary, AB T2S 0A9, Canada
+1 403-879-0955+1 403-879-0955Call to bookThreading
Body Fairy Aesthetics
1127 17 Ave SW #200, Calgary, AB T2T 0B4, Canada
+1 825-360-0448+1 825-360-0448Call to bookMicrodermabrasion
Makeup Service
Glo Antiaging Treatment Bar
1601 Westmount Rd NW Unit 100, Calgary, AB T2N 3M2, Canada
+1 403-455-0444+1 403-455-0444Call to bookLaser Resurfacing
Cellulite Treatment
IPL Hair Removal
IPL Treatment
Richmond Nails & Spa
5255 Richmond Rd SW unit 250, Calgary, AB T3E 7C4, Canada
+1 403-475-1228+1 403-475-1228Call to bookNail Extensions
Men's Pedicure
Men's Manicure
Manicure and Pedicure
Rapunzels Hair & Esthetics
1155 Northmount Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2L 0C5, Canada
+1 403-220-1060+1 403-220-1060Call to bookHair Treatment
Women's Haircut
Hair Weaves
Keratin Treatment
Renovations The Spa For Men
335 18 Ave SW #115, Calgary, AB T2S 3H9, Canada
+1 403-277-1110+1 403-277-1110Call to bookBody Wrap
Spa Package
Body Scrub
Sauna
Honey Salon, curly hair studio
210, District Studios, 927 10 Ave SW #2, Calgary, AB T2R 1A8, Canada
+1 403-242-0652+1 403-242-0652Call to bookWig Installation
Women's Haircut
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Achieve Wellness Spa
5629 Signal Hill Centre SW, Calgary, AB T3H 3P8, Canada
+1 403-290-1166+1 403-290-1166Call to bookSauna
Spa Package
Body Scrub
Body Wrap
Silver Orchid Salon
909 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0Z9, Canada
+1 403-457-6333+1 403-457-6333Call to bookKeratin Treatment
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Balayage
THE EXTENSIONIST
1455 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 6K3, Canada
+1 403-454-4556+1 403-454-4556Call to bookHair Treatment
Perm
Wig Installation
Women's Haircut
Sugar Body Bar
927 10 Ave SW #210, Calgary, AB T2R 1A8, Canada
+1 587-585-8895+1 587-585-8895Call to bookBack Waxing
Full Body Waxing
Brazilian Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
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Back Waxing FAQs
Back waxing is a hair removal method where hot wax is applied to your back and then removed with a strip of cloth or paper, which also removes back hair from the roots. The treatment is carried out by a licensed esthetician who will use a spatula to apply the wax in small sections on the back, then remove it using the strip of cloth or paper.
Back waxing can be a painful procedure, especially if you have sensitive skin. To minimize discomfort, take a pain reliever like ibuprofen 30 minutes before your appointment. You should also avoid caffeine, alcohol, and smoking before the appointment, as these can make your skin more sensitive. Exfoliate your skin 1-2 days before the appointment to help the wax grip the hair better and reduce the risk of ingrown hairs. You can also ask your esthetician to use a numbing cream to help reduce pain.
You should aim to get your back waxed every 4-6 weeks. That is roughly how long it takes for the hair to grow back and be long enough to be waxed effectively.
Make sure the hair on your back is at least a quarter of an inch long (0.6cm), so the wax can grip the hair effectively. Avoid sun exposure for at least a day before your treatment, and do not apply any oils or lotions to the area before the appointment. You should also exfoliate the area 1-2 days before the appointment.
Like any waxing treatment, back waxing can cause skin redness, sensitivity, pain, and ingrown hairs. Other possible side effects include wax burns, dermatitis, and severe skin irritation. Make sure to talk to your esthetician about any skin conditions, allergies, or concerns you have before the appointment.
Back waxing is possible at home, but we recommend you have a professional to avoid any mistakes or injuries. If you do decide to do it at home, use high-quality wax, apply it in small sections, and pull the strip in the opposite direction of hair growth. You should also follow the same preparation and aftercare practices as you would with a professional appointment.
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Put that hairy back behind you with back waxing in Spruce Cliff. In around 30 minutes your back can be smooth and sleek, and stay that way for weeks.
After a session with one of the hair removal experts on Fresha, you should feel much fresher and cooler in warm weather or when you're playing sports. Search Fresha for back waxing near you, and book for fuzz-free looks using our fuss-free mobile app. Expect to pay from $20 for a back wax nearby.
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